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M3.0 Earthquake near Angaco, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 01:45:47 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth: 69.0 km
Source: EMSC

San Juan · Angaco

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Angaco, San Juan (Argentina) on February 4, 2026 at 01:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

69.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-04 01:45:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Angaco

County

Angaco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.20000, -68.23000

Temperature

30.2°C

Depth profile

Shallow

69 km

69 km — shallower than the regional average (143.1 km)

Regional average: 143.1 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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